I85 over Us321

Good Condition64 years old117,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location1.5 Mi. N. Jct. Us29
CarriesI85
CrossesUs321
Coordinates35.28358, -81.18803

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length340.9 ft (103.9 m)
Max Span73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Width123.0 ft (37.5 m)
Deck Area3896.2 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic117,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge8
Lanes Under Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710120

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